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Chicken Panini with Mozzarella, Peppers, and Arugula Recipe


  • Author: Victoria

Ingredients

Scale

  • For the Chicken:

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 68 oz each), pounded to ½-inch thickness
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • For the Peppers:

    • 2 large bell peppers (any color – red, yellow, or orange work best for sweetness)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • For Assembling the Panini:

    • 8 slices of sturdy bread (ciabatta, focaccia, sourdough, or a good quality rustic white loaf work wonderfully)
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼-inch thick
    • 2 cups fresh arugula, lightly packed
    • 4 tablespoons pesto (optional, but highly recommended for an extra flavor dimension)
    • 23 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, or olive oil for brushing the bread


Instructions

  • For the Chicken:

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 oz each), pounded to ½-inch thickness
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • For the Peppers:

    • 2 large bell peppers (any color – red, yellow, or orange work best for sweetness)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • For Assembling the Panini:

    • 8 slices of sturdy bread (ciabatta, focaccia, sourdough, or a good quality rustic white loaf work wonderfully)
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼-inch thick
    • 2 cups fresh arugula, lightly packed
    • 4 tablespoons pesto (optional, but highly recommended for an extra flavor dimension)
    • 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, or olive oil for brushing the bread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One Normal Portion
  • Calories: 650-750